THE LOST ROMANCE Jack looked in vain for any sign of elation on his friend's face when he entered.

He read nothing but grim determination.

Dot's demeanour also was scarcely reassuring.

She seemed afraid to lift her eyes.
"Isn't it nearly bed-time ?" she murmured to Adela as she passed.
Adela looked at her with frank curiosity.

There were no fine shades of feeling about Adela.